Sans Superellipse Rikiw 8 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, headlines, branding, posters, packaging, techy, clean, futuristic, minimal, modernization, systematic design, clarity, compact setting, rounded, monoline, square-rounded, condensed, geometric.
A monoline sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse forms, with softly squared curves and consistent stroke endings. Proportions are narrow and tall, with generous internal counters in letters like O, D, and P, and a generally compact set-width that keeps lines tidy. Corners are uniformly radiused, giving straight strokes a tubular feel while maintaining crisp, rectilinear structure. Lowercase shapes follow a simplified, single-storey approach (notably a and g), and the numerals echo the same rounded-corner geometry for a cohesive texture in text and UI-style strings.
Well-suited to interface labels, dashboards, and product typography where clean geometry and compact spacing help information scan quickly. It also works effectively in headlines, logotypes, and contemporary branding systems that want a sleek, rounded-technical voice.
The overall tone reads modern and technical, with a restrained, engineered personality. Its rounded corners soften the geometry, keeping it approachable while still feeling contemporary and system-like.
The design appears intended to deliver a crisp, contemporary sans with a strong geometric system: rounded-square construction for recognizability, steady stroke logic for consistency, and compact proportions for efficient, modern layout.
Distinctive details include a squared, rounded-shoulder treatment in curves and a consistent reliance on straight segments joined by smooth radii, producing a disciplined rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures. The design maintains clarity at display sizes, where the superelliptical construction and tight proportions become a recognizable signature.